Improve Your Jumping Clinic in Texas

Ride Overview

Whether you’re preparing for a cross-country riding vacation or honing your skill for the show ring, this riding vacation jumping clinic will give you the foundation for fun and successful jumping. Learn to balance in a fluid, non-interfering position, and maintain a fine-tuned connection with your horse over a variety of obstacles. Learn to see your distances and prepare your horse for each jump with confidence. This jumping clinic can fit the needs of beginner jumpers through 3 1/2 feet, or Novice level Eventing. Spend your afternoons enjoying the beauty of the ranch’s trails.

The riding center where the clinic takes place is tucked away among the oak and juniper of the lovely, rolling Hill Country of Texas. The pleasant atmosphere of the ranch is in keeping with its tranquil setting as is the owner’s quiet and gentle approach to horses and students alike. Your hostess, who is a native of the area, is thoroughly familiar with the varied and abundant flora and fauna to be seen on the trails as well as the country’s history. You stay in beautifully designed, spacious cabins distant enough from one another for privacy. Meals are in the headquarters building which was the main house of the old ranch.

Accommodations & Food

Guests stay in old style Texas cabins which have been recently built from native cedar and limestone. They provide a quaint and private sanctuary far from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The cabins are nestled among oaks and junipers well spaced from one another. Each one welcomes you with oak floors, a spacious fireplace, central air and heat, kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom and wide porches from which to view the surrounding countryside. Guests can enjoy the ranch Jacuzzi, pool or have spa services (at extra cost).
Breakfast provisions are in your cabin so you can enjoy a leisurely meal of your choice. Lunch and dinner are served in the main lodge where the atmosphere is
informal, relaxed and friendly.

Trip Instruction Included

A five day clinic with semi-private lessons each day in foundations of jumping through an intermediate level. Advanced clinic for certain dates by prior arrangement.

Ride & Horse Details

Overview:

The horses are quality Quarter Horses. They are selected for disposition and responsiveness and are well-trained.

Horse Breeds:

Quarter Horses

Tack:

Jumping

Weight limit:

225 lbs

Activities for Non - Riders

Golf, fishing, tubing and kayaking are available nearby in the historic town of Bandera. This town, formerly a staging point for the Lonesome Dove style great western cattle drives, provides shopping, dining, dancing and western style night life. The trails adjacent to the ranch are great for hiking or bicycling. Bring your own bicycle or you can rent one in town.

Meeting Point

San Antonio, Texas

With first-hand knowledge of the exciting tours we offer, the ride consultants at Equitours look forward to answering any questions you might have about this ride. We want to help make sure that you select the trip of your dreams. Please call or email and get ready to pack your bags for a wonderful adventure!

Guest Reflections

"The instructor was great. She was extremely knowledgeable and was a really good teacher. It was good to get back to basics and improve simple techniques that made a huge difference in my riding. She explained things clearly and gave us an opportunity to work on any issues we had. Both of us in the group were more advanced, but based on my experience, I think she would be excellent with beginners as well."

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Preparing for your Trip

Speak with a Ride Consultant

Let us work with you to find the most suitable trip or help create your own custom adventure. Call or email the experienced ride consultants at Equitours today to find the best equestrian vacation for you!